Orange County Place Names A to Z (Adventures in the Natural History and Cultural Heritage of the Californias) - Softcover

Brigandi, Phil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0932653790 ISBN 13: 9780932653796

Publisher: Sunbelt Publications, 2006

Synopsis

Orange County's place names take us through the history of California's second largest county, from Indian villages to modern master-planned communities. Over the years, residents and others have left their mark by naming the places where they lived, worked, and traveled. Here, in over 500 alphabetical listings, are hundreds of these interesting glimpses into Orange County's colorful past.

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About the Author

Phil Brigandi has been researching and writing local history since 1975, and has eight books to his credit, including Orange, The City `Round the Plaza; Temecula at the Crossroads of History"; and "Borrego Beginnings." He was also a contributor to the fourth edition of California Place Names. Brigandi has served on the board of directors of the Orange Community Historical Society, on the Orange County Historical Commission, and since 2003 has served as County Archivist for Orange County.

From the Back Cover

Orange County's place names take us through the history of California's second largest county, from Indian villages to modern master-planned communities. Over the years, Spanish explorers, residents and others left their mark by naming the places where they lived, worked, and traveled. Mexican ranchos, family farms, forgotten towns, and short-lived post offices have all had their names immortalized on the list of local place names. Here, in over 500 alphabetical listings, are hundreds of these intriguing glimpses into Orange County's colorful past.

Phil Brigandi has been researching and writing local history since 1975, and has more than 15 books to his credit, including Orange, The City `Round the Plaza; A Place Called Home, Orange's Architectural Legacy; and Old Orange County Courthouse, A Centennial History. He was also a contributor to the fourth edition of California Place Names. Brigandi has served on the board of directors of the Orange Community Historical Society, on the Orange County Historical Commission, and since 2003 has served as County Archivist for Orange County.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sunbelt Publications
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0932653790
• ISBN 13: 9780932653796
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 114